peach season begins in the northern hemisphere, make a peach tart today. of course no matter where you are a tart is a good idea.

old fashioned lemonade, perfect for a summer afternoon – @ cafe zupas blog

strawberry rhubarb sorbet, and a roundup of red white & blue desserts – perfect for the fourth of july – @ cafe zupas blog

celebrate national candy month by making these super easy turtles, then spread the love – cafe zupas blog

layered jell-o; perfect for a neighborhood picnic. recipe @ cafe zupas blog

mom’s lemon supreme – may have been your mom’s recipe too – using a cake mix

homemade granola

cascarones – they may not be {completely} edible, but they’re a lot of fun!

my favorite carrot cake

celebrate shrove tuesday the traditional way, with sinful chocolate crepes

strawberry season has barely begun; so i made freezer jam in an hour!

lemon bars from betty and a bun in the oven. :D

andes mint cookie
chocolate, mint, cake-y cookie goodness. it’s the holidays.

buttercup squash risotto – a delightfully seasonal side dish

sautéed mushroom cream soup – remember those sautéed mushrooms? here’s what i make with them.

need a new brew for your halloween bash? how about trying the famed harry potter brew, butterbeer.

making apple butter the old fashioned way. an incredibly simple recipe that gives you room for creativity, and gets your tummy rumbling.

candied red currants in tarts with pastry leaves as decoration; and a Pierre Hermé giveaway!

the easiest peanut butter cookie recipe ever.

Daring Baker’s August Challenge, a Pierre Hermé recipe – éclairs

Iron Cupcake:Earth Event – my entry, a black sesame, chocolate and chili cakie. Dedicated to my baba.

Don’t let these fabulous biscuits fool you, they’re not for you. They’re for your best canine friend.